All Images on this site (meltalley.com) are for viewing only. All images are the exclusive property of Mel Talley and protected under the United States copyright laws.

The images may not be downloaded, reproduced, copied, stored, manipulated, projected , used or altered in anyway including and without limitation any digitization or synthesizing of the images, alone or with any other material, by use of computer or other electronic means or any other method or means now or hereafter known, without the written permission of Mel Talley and payment of a fee or arrangement thereof.

No images are within the public domain. In terms that are plain and simple that most can understand, the use of any of my images, without my consent, is STEALING and punishable under the law. Not only is it not legal, but it is morally wrong as well. A great deal of expense, in terms of equipment, travel and time, has been incurred to acquire and provide these images for your viewing enjoyment. Please respect the work I have done in the same manner I would respect any possession you may have worked hard to acquire.